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solange man

as long as one

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phrase Rare #32,151
as long as one Used to introduce a condition or time period. German man usually means “one” or generic “you,” rather than a specific person.
GE: Solange man übt, wird man besser.
EN: As long as you practice, you get better.

Solange man an mindestens einen Gott glaubt, ist man kein Atheist.

As long as you believe in at least one god, you’re not an atheist.

Man kann alles essen, solange man nicht zu viel isst.

You can eat anything as long as you don’t eat too much.

Man hofft, solange man lebt.

One hopes as long as one lives.

Ist das Leben immer so schwer, oder nur solange man noch ein Kind ist?

Is life always this hard, or only while you're a child?

— Léon - Der Profi (1994)

Solange man lebt, solange besteht Hoffnung.

As long as you live, there is hope.

Man lernt, solange man lebt.

You learn as long as you live.

Dem Sergeevitsch ist sein Futter sicher, solange man ihn brauchen kann.

Sergeevich's food supply is secure as long as he is needed.

— Leviathan (2014)